Malö 42 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

43.14' · 13.15 m

Disp.

30,423 lbs · 13,800 kg

First year

1991

The Malö 42 represents a pinnacle of the Orust boatbuilding tradition, serving as a robust, middisplacement bluewater cruiser designed for those who prioritize safety and build quality over the lightair performance of modern production yachts. Produced between 1991 and 2002 by Malö Yachts in Kungsviken, Sweden, the 42 was designed by Leif Ängermark to succeed the Malö 40 and 116. It quickly gained a reputation as a "fortress at sea," characterized by its signature Targa arch and a heavy, handlaid fiberglass hull. The model was eventually succeeded by the Malö 43, which utilized the same hull mold but featured a revised deck and interior layout. The 42 was offered in two primary hull configurations: the standard version with a vertical transom and the "Classic" version, which featured an extended reverse transom that added roughly 0.5 meters to the length overall, providing an integrated swim platform and significantly increased lazarette storage.